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ITWS Concentration: Psychology
(Humanities, Arts and Social Science)
For those entering the program Fall 2011 semester & beyond
Contact Person: Chris Verwys
Description:
The Psychology concentration in the ITWS focuses on the human element in Information Technology and Web Science. An understanding of how individuals process information, or cognitively respond to pieces of Information Technology and Web Science in terms of motivation or performance allows for better design of such systems. Moreover, social and organizational psychology will inform students as to how groups or organizations share and process information or make decisions, and this knowledge will be crucial in the development of new information and web technologies that allow groups to use them effectively and efficiently.
Required Courses (Human-Computer Interface/Cognitive Engineering Track):
| Semester I |
Semester II |
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ITWS-1100 Introduction to Information Technology and Web Science
CSCI-1100 Computer Science I
MATH-1010 Calculus I
IHSS-196X Mind and Machines |
CSCI-1200 Data Structures
PSYC-1200 General Psychology
ITWS-1220 IT and Society
Math Elective (1) |
| Semester III |
Semester IV |
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ITWS-2110 Web Systems Development
One of:*
- ECSE-2610 Computer Components and Operations and ENGR-2350 Embedded Control
- CSCI-2500 Computer Organization
PSYC-2220 Human Factors in Design
HASS Elective (2) |
ITWS-4200 Web Science
ITWS-2210 Intro to Human Computer Interaction
One of:*
- ECSE-2660 Computer Arch, Networks and OS
- CSCI-2300 Introduction to Algorithms
PSYC-4110 Motivation and Performance |
| Semester V |
Semester VI |
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ITWS-4310 Managing IT Resources
One of:
- ITWS-2961 Creativity and IT
- ITWS-496X IT for Arts and Performance
PSYC Elective
Life Science Elective (BIOL-XXXX)
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ITWS Elective (one of):
- CSCI-4380 Database Systems
- MGMT-4170 Data Resource Management
Physical Science Elective (PHYS-XXXX)
PSYC Elective
HASS Elective (2) |
| Semester VII |
Semester VIII |
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One of: (3)
- ITWS-4100 Information Technology and Web Science Capstone (Professional Track)
- ITWS-4990 Senior Thesis (Research Track)
PSYC-4200 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
HASS Elective (2)
Free Elective |
PSYC-4990 Undergraduate Thesis
HASS Elective (2)
Free Elective
Free Elective ITWS-4990 Senior Thesis (Research Track Only) |
Students must satisfy an 8-credit communication requirement. See your advisor for details.
(1)
Select either the three-course ECSE sequence or the two-course CSCI sequence. If the ECSE sequence is chosen, ENGR-2350 will replace one free elective slot. Move the HASS Elective in Semester III to a semester with a free elective. If the CSCI Sequ ence is chosen, your math elective in Semester II must be MATH-2800 Introduction to Discrete Structures. If a student is planning to apply to the co-terminal MS in IT program, they need to select the CSCI sequence.
(2) See HASS requirements
(3) Co-terminal students would replace ITWS-4100 Information Technology and Web Science Capstone with ITWS-4980 Special Projects course which will be the culminating experience.
Required Courses (Industrial/Organizational Psychology Track):
| Semester I |
Semester II |
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ITWS-1100 Introduction to Information Technology and Web Science
PSYC-1200 General Psychology
CSCI-1100 Computer Science I
MATH-1010 Calculus I |
CSCI-1200 Data Structures
ITWS-1220 IT and Society
HASS Elective (2)
Math Elective (1) |
| Semester III |
Semester IV |
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One of:
- ITWS-2961 Creativity and IT
- ITWS-496X IT for Arts and Performance
ITWS-2110 Web Systems Development
One of: (1)
- ECSE-2610 Computer Components and Operations and ENGR-2350 Embedded Control
- CSCI-2500 Computer Organization
PSYC-2730 Social Psychology
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ITWS-4200 Web Science
ITWS-2210 Intro to Human Computer Interaction
One of: (1)
- ECSE-2660 Computer Arch, Networks and OS
- CSCI-2300 Introduction to Algorithms
PSYC-2310 Experimental Methods and Statistics |
| Semester V |
Semester VI |
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ITWS-4310 Managing IT Resources
PSYC-4200 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Life Science Elective (BIOL-XXXX)
Free Elective |
ITWS Elective (one of):
- CSCI-4380 Database Systems
- MGMT-4170 Data Resource Management
PSYC-XXXX Elective
Physical Science Elective (PHYS-XXXX)
HASS Elective (2) |
| Semester VII |
Semester VIII |
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One of: (3)
- ITWS-4100 Information Technology and Web Science Capstone (Professional Track)
- ITWS-4990 Senior Thesis (Research Track)
PSYC-4110 Motivation & Performance
HASS Elective (2)
Free Elective |
PSYC-4990 Undergraduate Thesis
PSYC-XXXX Elective
HASS Elective (2)
Free Elective
ITWS-4990 Senior Thesis (Research Track Only) |
Students must satisfy an 8-credit communication requirement. See your advisor for details.
(1) Select either the three-course ECSE sequence or the two-course CSCI sequence. If the ECSE sequence is chosen, ENGR-2350 will replace one free elective slot. Move the HASS Elective in Semester III to a semester with a free elective. If the CSCI Sequ ence is chosen, your math elective in Semester II must be MATH-2800 Introduction to Discrete Structures. If a student is planning to apply to the co-terminal MS in IT program, they need to select the CSCI sequence.
(2) See HASS requirements
(3) Co-terminal students would replace ITWS-4100 Information Technology and Web Science Capstone with ITWS-4980 Special Projects course which will be the culminating experience. |
